Murder at the Gallop
Seen it?1963 | 81 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Insomnia or Family Plot, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 21 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1963: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Miss Marple and Mr. Stringer are witnesses to the death by heart attack of elderly, rich Mr. Enderby. Yet they have their doubts about what happened. The police don't believe them, thus leading Miss Marple to yet again investigate by herself.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 20K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
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Cast & crew
Directed by George Pollock
- Margaret RutherfordMiss Jane Marple
- Stringer DavisJim Stringer
- Robert MorleyHector Enderby
- Flora RobsonMiss Milchrest
- Charles TingwellInspector Craddock
- Gordon HarrisSergeant Bacon
- Robert UrquhartGeorge Crossfield
- Katya DouglasRosamund Shane
- James VilliersMichael Shane
- Noel HowlettMr. Trundell